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Kenyan youth demanding a stronger economy and a brighter future have been clashing with government forces in protests since June. Violence on the streets of Nairobi and other parts of the country has largely reduced in recent months following a number of symbolic initiatives by President William Ruto. But the story of the young protesters … Read more
Paris— In a rare moment of remorse, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he recognized that his decision to hold early parliamentary elections in June had created more political instability in the country. The speech foreshadows a tumultuous 2024 for Macron, who surprised the country by calling early elections halfway through the year, a gambit … Read more
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year address on Tuesday that the French military would hand over control of its military base in the capital Abidjan in January 2025 and noted that Ivorians should be proud of their own armed forces. Source link
In tonight’s edition, a fierce debate has emerged in Tunisia over how to repatriate fighters who joined extremist groups in Syria and their children. Also, a new animal park in Gabon that used to be frequented only by ousted president Ali Bongo and his powerful friends and acquaintances is now open to all. And after … Read more
China India issue: China is already competing to become the most powerful country in the world. Till a few years ago this path used to be easy. Because it used to get challenge only from America but now it is getting challenge from India also. The deployment of America’s Guam military base in the South … Read more
Pakistan faces an alarming rise in terrorist attacks in 2024, an annual report on Tuesday showed, as militants launched new deadly attacks in the north-west. An Islamabad-based research group said the figures make 2024 the deadliest in nine years for Pakistani security services. What do the figures look like? The Center for Research and Security … Read more
Washington: The survey results give an idea of the opinion of Americans amid the controversy over H-1B visas required for jobs for foreign citizens, including Indians, in America. According to the poll, 60% of American voters do not believe that America needs more H-1B visa holders. Probable voters are registered voters who have a certain … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron gave a traditional New Year’s Eve televised address on Tuesday in which he said that “the dissolution brought more divisions into the National Assembly than solutions for the French people,” a rare acknowledgment that his decision to call a snap elections in June and July led to the current political deadlock … Read more
The US military said its forces carried out several precision strikes in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen amid rising tensions in the region. A statement from US Central Command on Tuesday said the strikes hit Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, as well as other Houthi-controlled coastal locations. The strikes were carried out by US Navy ships on Monday … Read more
Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine are set to cease on New Year’s Day after the collapse of a key transit deal between Moscow and Kyiv. European officials are confident that alternative routes will prevent any shortage for consumers. Source link